Hobbs & Shaw Review (3/5): Dwayne Johnson & Jason Statham's chemistry saves 'too sci-fi' Fast & Furious spin-off

much-celebrated 'Fast and Furious' franchise is back with a bang as it's recent spin-off venture 'Hobbs and Shaw' has finally hit aters. As expected film is a ravishing treat to fans ahead of eighth installment of film franchise. With Dwayne Rock Johnson reprising his role as ethical Hobbs and Jason Statham as  rogue American spy Shaw, film showcases a 'biting chemistry' between of actors who team up against Idris Elba's character in film.  stunning star cast of film has been creating a lot of buzz ever since film was anunced, and w when it's released, let's see what's it all about. 

Setting scene 

Standing true to tion of 'Fast & Furious' franchise, film stars with jawdropping action. It shows MI6 nt and Shaw's sister Hattie Shaw, played by Vanessa Kirby, getting hold of a highly contagious virus that has potential to destroy world and fleeing away with it from site. To track her down and solve case, CIA appoints arch enemies Hobbs and Shaw. This, as expected, follows an epic-denial of two to work as a team.

Plot 

However, t just Hobbs and Shaw, Idris Elba's character Brixton Lore, who is rogue MI6 equipped with cyber-genetic techlogy, is also behind virus Hattie is possessing. Kwing that it is a really big threat to world, Hobbs and Shaw agree to work toger, however, ir -old tiff ensures a lot of hilarity along way. 

Verdict  

While 'Hobbs and Shaw' is undoubtedly a great film to watch, it is t typically a 'Fast & Furious' installment. To be specific, it is somewhat too sci-fi for 'Fast & Furious' world. However, it retains some of its basic elements like breathtaking car stuns, mindblowing actions and celebration of family bonds. nail-biting chemistry of Hobbs,  loyal nt of America's Diplomatic Security Service, and lawless outcast Shaw, a former British military elite operative, is an absolute treat to watch, especially after ir massive face-off in 2015’s 'Furious 7'.

film also marks WWE champion Roman Reigns acting debut. While his screen timing is significantly less, seeing Rock and him sharing screen- is definitely a moment worth cheering. Vanessa Kirby is an absolute stunner. Despite having mammoth Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham by her side, she mans to leave her impression. 

Moreover, Ryan Reylds and Kevin Hart's interesting cameos are definitely worth praise. ir hilarious on-screen presence is sure to tickle your funnybone. 

Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby, Helen Mirren

What works: Performance of actors, mindblowing stunts, and entire 'going old school' thing in Samoa. 

What doesn't: t a typical Fast and Furious film, and 'saving world' has become a cliché in Hollywood

Rating: 3/5